Worked on 443 assignments, created 131, named on 51 bylines for The Montclarion.
By Colin Luderitz (Avery as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
Do Not Be Bound By Tradition This Thanksgiving
The opinion pieces expressed in this publication, The Montclarion, are those of the author(s). They do not claim to reflect the opinions or views of the The Montclarion, other than Editorials written by The Montclarion Editorial Board staff. The holiday season is just about here, a great couple of months for those who think gravy ought to be its own...
By Avery Nixon (Avery as desk editor) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
Rachel Zegler Hate Is An Example Of The Double Standard Against Women
The opinion pieces expressed in this publication, The Montclarion, are those of the author(s). They do not claim to reflect the opinions or views of the The Montclarion, other than Editorials written by The Montclarion Editorial Board staff. I have written too many articles about people hating women for no reason, but here is another. If you have not heard...
By Cassandra Michalakis (Avery as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
Softback To Screen: Not Every Book Compels A Movie Adaptation
The opinion pieces expressed in this publication, The Montclarion, are those of the author(s). They do not claim to reflect the opinions or views of the The Montclarion, other than Editorials written by The Montclarion Editorial Board staff. I want to start off by declaring we do not need to cast off every adaptation if it is not firmly rooted...
By Avery Nixon (Avery as desk editor) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 3 min read
EDITORIAL: The Headache of Registration
Every single semester, students go through the same headache of registering for classes. It is a constant battle to try and register as the website is constantly down, signing people out or taking forever to load. Last year, The Montclarion reported, "Montclair State University students were prepared to register for the upcoming academic term until the institution’s Banner student system...
By Avery Nixon (Avery as desk editor) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
EDITORIAL: Logged Out: NetID's New Multi-Factor Authentication Headache
Digital security is very important in this day and age. Many businesses, schools and people store information online. Because of this, multi-factor authentication has been implemented here at Montclair State University. You may be asking, what is multi-factor authentication? Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is "a multi-step account login process that requires users to enter more information than just a password. For...
By Sofia Acevedo Valencia (Avery as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
EDITORIAL: The Importance of Hispanic-Serving Institutions
From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated nationally by Hispanic and Latino Americans to feel proud of their heritage. In last week's editorial, we discussed issues within the Hispanic and Latino communities. This week, we will look at the importance of Montclair State University's status as a Hispanic-serving institution. Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) are defined as institutions...
By Avery Nixon + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
EDITORIAL: More Students, More Problems
We are a part of Montclair State University's largest student body ever in our school's 114-year history. It's exciting to break the record for the largest student body this university has ever seen, but at what cost?In 2022, Montclair State welcomed 4,065 students as the Class of 2026. This increased our total number of students to a whopping 21,671, making...
By Avery Nixon + 1 other for The Montclarion - 4 min read
EDITORIAL: Residents Or Commuters? Montclair State Students Resort To Living Off Campus At Bloomfield College
With the growing number of students, housing on campus has become less accessible more than ever before. Montclair State University's solution? Moving students to Bloomfield College. On Sept. 29, 2023, Montclair State published an article stating that students waitlisted for dorming will find a new home at Bloomfield College. Montclair State said, "More than 50 Montclair State University residential students...
By Paula Milian (Avery as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read
Reggaeton Needs a Renovation
Musicians like Bad Bunny, Karol G, J Balvin, Shakira, and many others are dominating Latin music today. Some of them have been able to cross over to American audiences, the most powerful example being Bad Bunny, whose album "Un Verano Sin Ti" was nominated for a Grammy this year. No one can deny the influence these artists have on the...
By Claudia Martillo (Avery as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read
Latin American Student Organization: Uplifting Latinx Voices
You will have no trouble finding the room for this club, just follow the loud sounds of Bad Bunny, J. Balvin and more Latin artists. The University Hall room is filled with chatter and laughing from every row. As the e-board waits for more people to file in, they get ready and project their topic for their meeting on the...
